Sermons on Cultural Barriers:

Sermon 10 - Breaking The Barriers To Belief Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 12, 2025

Questions and doubts can stand in the way of a person becoming a follower of Jesus. God is able and willing to work through us to help people get beyond their barriers to belief.

Introduction: A. Lewis Wallace lived from April 10, 1827 to February 15, 1905 and was an American lawyer, a Union general in the American Civil War, a governor of New Mexico Territory, a diplomat, an artist, and an author from Indiana. 1. Wallace’s journey of faith began with an indifference to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-16, Mark 9:24, Matthew 7:7-8, Jeremiah 29:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Breaking Barriers To The Fulfilment Of Divine Purpose Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 18, 2025

To fulfil divine purpose, barriers must be broken because the enemy always tries to resist God’s plan for your life.

BREAKING BARRIERS TO THE FULFILMENT OF DIVINE PURPOSE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 45:2 — “I will go before thee, and make the crooked places straight: I will break in pieces the gates of brass, and cut in sunder the bars of iron.” Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 1:5, 1 Thessalonians ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:2, Jeremiah 1:5, 1 Thessalonians 2:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Breaking Barriers Through The Power Of God Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 30, 2025

When God arises, barriers collapse, and gates open. He specialises in making ways where there are no ways.

BREAKING BARRIERS THROUGH THE POWER OF GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 45:1-3 Supporting Texts: Zechariah 4:6-7, Psalm 18:29, Acts 12:7-10, 2 Corinthians 10:4, Jeremiah 1:18-19 INTRODUCTION: Life is full of barriers—spiritual, emotional, relational, financial, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Using Old Testament Analogies In Cross-Cultural Evangelism

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001

USING OLD TESTAMENT ANALOGIES IN CROSS-CULTURAL EVANGELISM

USING OLD TESTAMENT ANALOGIES IN CROSS-CULTURAL EVANGELISMIntroduction - Everyone tends to learn best when they are taught in ways that they are accustomed to. After ten years of teaching in an African seminary, this truth is becoming more evident daily. When I first brought out the book of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cross-Over.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 5, 2022

In order to leave the land of Egypt, Israel had to cross over the Red Sea. In order to enter the promised land, these Hebrews had to cross over the Jordan River.

The Cross-Over. Joshua 3:14-17NKJV Before you can physically crossover an obstacle, or possibly a barrier, you have to be willing to leave familiar. For if the familiar is holding you down, it’s time to crossover. You've heard it said, “People who live in the mountains, wish they lived near ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:14-17, 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Oneness In Christ

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 13, 2020

There are so many different barriers that can separate us from each other. As believers, we should be one in Christ which should also help us break down some of the barriers that separate.

Introduction- Isn’t God good? We as believers in America have opportunity to gather in a place of worship and lift up the name of Jesus without someone busting down the door- At least today. We have a God who not only wants to save us, but a God who wants to deliver us, protect us, dwell with us. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Nazarene

Culture Shifts: Good Vs Evil

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Jan 13, 2016

Does your church have the culture of Jesus? Our modern culture is shifting but to adapt too much destroys the mission of winning souls to Jesus..

Culture Shifts: Good vs Evil Kelly Durant I Corinthians1:22 For Jews request a sign, and Greeks seek after wisdom; 23 but we preach Christ crucified, to the Jews a stumbling block and to the Greeks[b] foolishness, 24 but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:22-24

Denomination: Salvation Army

Guidepost Four – Image Of God Vs. Modern Identity Wars Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 26, 2025

Human worth is received from God, marred by sin, and renewed in Christ; true identity is found in His image, not cultural labels.

Introduction – The Question Beneath Every Question In every century people have asked, Who am I? The wording changes—What defines me? Where do I belong? How do I find my true self?—but the ache is ancient. Today it comes with new intensity. Debates about gender, race, achievement, sexuality, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27, Colossians 3:1-12, John 1:14, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Ephesians 2:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Social Hindrances In Cross-Cultural Evangelism

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001

Social Hindrances in Cross-Cultural Evangelism

SOCIAL HINDRANCES IN CROSS-CULTURAL EVANGELISM Introduction - Without realizing it many people fail to enter or grow in the kingdom of God because of social barriers. Many well meaning Christians have created unnecessary obstacles for millions of people who could be a part of God’s family if not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

On-Star -Navigating In Our Culture Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Sep 2, 2006

This is the initial message in the On-Star sermon series. Teaching Christian to navigate the difficult issues that face us in the 21st Century. This series explores; Immigration; MySpace.com; the Marriage Ammendment and more...

“ON-STAR” – PART ONE Teaching Christians to Navigate in this Culture John 10:10 - ©Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2006) Introduction: Some time ago a member from another church said, "Our church looking for a really great year…and it appears the year we’re looking for is 1961. If it ever comes back, ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Baptist

Using The Book Of Hebrews For Effective Cross-Cultural Communication

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001

USING THE BOOK OF HEBREWS FOR EFFECTIVE CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION

USING THE BOOK OF HEBREWS FOR EFFECTIVE CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION Introduction - The problem of any communicator lies in one’s ability to make his message speak to the heart felt needs of his audience. Fifteen years ago, I talked with one of my Jewish friends after an Old Testament survey ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Using Biblical Parables To Craft Compelling Accounts Across Cultures

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001

USING BIBLICAL PARABLES TO CRAFT COMPELLING ACCOUNTS ACROSS CULTURES

USING BIBLICAL PARABLES TO CRAFT COMPELLING ACCOUNTS ACROSS CULTURES Introduction - Everyone craves an experience when they can listen to an account that will make the illusion of anothers’ reality seem like their own. Africans particularly appreciate a teacher who can heighten their sense of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sexual Purity In An X-Rated Culture Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

What the Bible says about sexual immorality and the definition of marriage.

INTRODUCTION We live in interesting times. Last fall, on November 6, 2012, voters in Washington State approved two controversial issues, same-sex marriage and personal marijuana use. It’s interesting that the Bible says in Leviticus 20:13, “If a man lies with a man; they shall be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Visit With Church Leaders Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 21, 2025

Acts 21:17-26 shows us how to handle tensions between cultural practices and the gospel’s advance.

Introduction I am currently preaching through the Book of Acts in a sermon series I am calling “Turning the World Upside Down.” Forty days after Jesus’ resurrection, he ascended into heaven. Just before he ascended into heaven, Jesus told his disciples to wait in Jerusalem until they received ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:17-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"the Woman At The Well" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 25, 2022

Jesus came to make salvation accessible to all. He came to remove any barriers. Here He was breaking down the barrier of sin between man and God. The water the woman had come to draw from the well could only be obtained through hard labor. There was no button to push on the fountain.

“Going Public with Our Faith” John 4:1-26 Last week we welcomed we welcomed in the New Year by talking about what it means to go public with our faith. In the Scripture today we find that Jesus having gone very public with Hi ministry, was now traveling. He had to go through Samaria. While ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-29

Denomination: Baptist